Summary of several major issues that must be understood when purchasing a microscope
Question 1: Before purchasing, it should be clarified what sample you want to observe?
Because microscopes are classified by function, there are generally polarizing microscopes, metallographic microscopes, stereomicroscopes, biological microscopes, fluorescence microscopes, etc. And different functional microscopes have different uses. Polarized microscopes are mainly used for geological and mineral research, analysis, and observation of crystal inclusions, nerve fibers, animal muscles, plant fibers, and structural details of teeth, bones, hair, and living cells, as well as analysis of degeneration processes. Metallographic microscope is mainly used for observing, identifying and analyzing the internal structure and structure of various opaque materials such as metals. Suitable for factories, mines, universities, and research departments. Biological microscopes are mainly suitable for medical diagnosis, laboratory testing, teaching, and research in the fields of healthcare, as well as in schools and research institutions. So, before purchasing, you should clarify what sample you want to observe, so that the merchant can recommend a suitable microscope for you.
Question 2: What is the approximate budget?
Due to the distinction between domestically produced and imported microscopes, imported microscopes are generally more expensive than domestically produced ones when their functions are the same. If the budget is not high, domestic microscopes can also be considered.
Question 3: Do you need a digital imaging device?
Because digital microscopes have become a major selling point in the microscope industry, they can achieve synchronized preview on a computer, save microscopic images on the computer, and make modifications, edits, etc. to these microscopic images, which is of great help to microscope users. In general, we still recommend selecting the digital imaging device as an option.
Question 4: What kind of effect do you want to achieve? How many times do you want to enlarge.
Nowadays, many companies use microscopes in product quality testing, but not all microscope salespeople necessarily understand the customers' products. So, the purchaser can make their own requirements to the supplier, such as how much magnification is needed to see the surface cracks of the product, or the need to see the structure inside the product, etc., that is, what kind of effect needs to be achieved.
Question 5: What kind of after-sales service do you want?
The microscope industry places great emphasis on technical service, and pre-sales and after-sales service must be in place. Otherwise, it will be a big problem for microscope buyers. Other relevant service terms such as delivery time, payment method, and installation are worth explaining.
